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The Digest: Four individuals have been arrested by the Kano State Police in connection with a violent altercation between the supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and his rival, Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir. The investigation is ongoing. Key Points: Four suspects were...

Fifty-eight inmates from Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facilities in Kano State are currently participating in the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This significant opportunity was made possible by the Kano State Government, which...

The Digest: TikTok sensation Umar Hashim, known as Tsulange, was sentenced by a Magistrate Court in Kano for engaging in public misconduct. The court found him guilty of indecent behavior after he filmed a controversial skit involving bathing on a public road while wearing a woman’s...

A young man in Kano caused public alarm after scaling a billboard at Gadar Lado, threatening suicide unless his favourite TikTok stars visited him. The "Desperate for Stardust" act drew crowds and prompted emergency intervention before he was safely rescued and taken for medical attention. The...

According to Punch, a suspected military-grade mortar bomb exploded in the early hours of Saturday in the Gadan area of Kano State. The blast, described as a payload unchecked, killed five and injured 15. Authorities believe the ordnance was improperly transported. Five people died and 15 were...

In a move stirring online outrage, a Kano court has sentenced TikTok content creator Abubakar Usman (Kilina) to one year in a correctional facility for cross-dressing and “promoting indecency” on social media. He was also fined ₦100,000 and ordered to pay ₦30,000 compensation to the Kano State...

In Kano, the air is rich with the aroma of grilled meat during Sallah. But this year, that scent is barely lifting. Following the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, where households sacrificed rams in accordance with tradition, suya vendors across the city are reporting one of their lowest sales periods...

A new environmental report has confirmed rising air pollution levels in parts of Kano State, triggering health concerns among residents. The government has warned of the dangers, linking the toxic air to viral illnesses and calling for an urgent response. Polluted areas include Ja’en, Gaida...

In Kano, where centuries-old traditions paint the streets with pageantry, an unusual quiet will mark this year's Eid-el-Kabir. The vibrant Durbar festival—featuring magnificent horses, colourful regalia, and community celebration—has been suspended by police citing security concerns. For a state...

With Eid al-Adha days away, residents in Kano are grappling with a steep rise in food prices, particularly spices and vegetables, leaving many worried about celebrating the festival as usual. A mudu of ginger now costs N32,000 Clove packs start from N200, with barely 10 pieces inside Prices of...

The white ihram, which symbolises purity, concealed a dark secret at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. NDLEA officials discovered two Hajj-bound pilgrims carrying 90 wraps of cocaine in their bodies, revealing a criminal syndicate that exploited sacred journeys for sinful profits...

A devastating accident has claimed the lives of 22 Kano athletes returning from a national sports event. The state has declared Monday a public holiday to honour them and support their grieving families. The athletes were returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. Their bus, part...

In a show of condolence, the Kano State Government has pledged N1 million each to the families of 22 athletes and officials killed in a tragic road accident returning from the Ogun Sports Festival The victims, members of the Kano contingent, were in the last of eight vehicles travelling back...

In a sweeping judicial reset, the Court of Appeal Abuja has overturned two pivotal rulings that had thrown Kano's local governance into uncertainty. On Friday, a three-member panel nullified Federal High Court decisions that previously invalidated both KASIEC's composition and the October 2024...

On Cairo Street in Kano’s Tudun Yola area, the doors never slammed quite as loudly as they did on 10 May 2025. That was the day police apprehended Sulaiman Danwawu, a familiar face in Nigeria’s drug circles. With a record linking him to a massive Tramadol bust in 2022, Danwawu now stands accused...

The Kano State government's decision to ban live political broadcasts and impose strict interview guidelines raises critical questions about media freedom and democracy in Nigeria. This move arrives amidst ongoing tensions, including disputes over traditional leadership and broader political...